Detroit Tigers Bryan Holaday getting his helmet ready to start and early inning against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

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Bryan Holaday will get every opportunity to be the backup catcher for the Tigers.

Last season, members of the front office said Holaday was ready for the backup role, but because of organizational depth, Brayan Pena was signed to be Alex Avila's backup instead. Holaday said Saturday he didn't get discouraged last season by having to spend a second full season at Triple-A Toledo.

"It just gave me another year of experience," Holaday said. "I got some experience at the big league level. In my mind, it wasn't frustrating at all. I just went out there and played." ...